Nation Apr 29 WATCH: Cuomo says COVID-19 fatalities 'still disgustingly high' in NY New York reported 330 new COVID-19 deaths, continuing a trend of daily fatalities decreasing slowly over the past three weeks.
World Apr 29 WATCH: WHO looking into safety of hugs for grandparents, official says At a WHO news conference, Maria Van Kerkhove acknowledged that many grandparents “are dying to hug their children, grandchildren” and said the issue was one of the “living reviews” conducted by WHO.
Arts Apr 29 Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan dies at 54 Khan played the police inspector in “Slumdog Millionaire” and the park executive Masrani in “Jurassic World.” Khan died Wednesday after being admitted to Mumbai’s Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital with a colon infection.
Nation Apr 29 Joe Biden wins Ohio's mail-in primary delayed by coronavirus Tuesday's primary was the first major test of statewide elections via mail amid an outbreak.
Nation Apr 29 U.S. economy shrank at 4.8 percent rate last quarter as virus struck The Commerce Department says the gross domestic product, the total output of goods and services, posted a quarterly drop for the first time in six years.
Arts Apr 28 Movies will be Oscar-eligible without a theatrical run this year Movies that debuted on a streaming service without ever appearing in a theater will be eligible for the Academy Awards, but only this year as a response to how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted the film industry.
Politics Apr 28 Pence comes under fire for going maskless at Mayo Clinic Vice President Mike Pence chose not to wear a face mask while touring the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota. It's an apparent violation of the world-renowned medical center's policy requiring them.
Health Apr 28 Turkey sends medical equipment to help U.S. fight virus A top official said Turkey is sending 500,000 surgical masks, 4,000 overalls, 2,000 liters (528 gallons) of disinfectant, 1,500 goggles, 400 N95 masks and 500 face shields. Turkey has sent similar medical equipment aid to a total of 55 countries…
Health Apr 28 WATCH: Fauci says there's 'no doubt' new virus cases will emerge with reopening "As you try and relax mitigation, if we have the capability of identifying, isolating and contact tracing in a highly effective and efficient way, then the numbers will stay low," Fauci said during an interview Tuesday with The Economic Club…
Education Apr 28 WATCH: NYC Mayor de Blasio announces new grading system for remainder of school year New York City schools will implement a new grading system for the remainder of the coronavirus-disrupted school year, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.